prof·it·able
ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl 
ˈpräf-tə-bəl
: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results
prof·it·abil·i·ty
ˌpräfə̇təˈbilətē
: the quality or state of being profitable
getting things done that contribute to the profitability of the company—
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The movie was very profitable.
selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom
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This shift reflects oil majors seeking attractive returns amidst lower renewable margins, intense competition, and investor demands for profitability over pure capacity, opting for profitable integration rather than wholesale conversion.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This is profitable for the industry but not for your wellness.
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As mentioned, if the Heat pivot to cap space, then a multiyear deal for Norman would be less likely, and, at 33, Norman probably recognizes this as a last chance for a profitable multiyear deal.
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Adjective
The crux of our thesis is that FedEx’s self-help initiatives to optimize its delivery network and prioritize more profitable deliveries, such as specialized health-care parcels, will result in impressive earnings and free cash flow growth.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 21 June 2026
This shift reflects oil majors seeking attractive returns amidst lower renewable margins, intense competition, and investor demands for profitability over pure capacity, opting for profitable integration rather than wholesale conversion.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This is profitable for the industry but not for your wellness.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026
As mentioned, if the Heat pivot to cap space, then a multiyear deal for Norman would be less likely, and, at 33, Norman probably recognizes this as a last chance for a profitable multiyear deal.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profitable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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prof·it·able
ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl
: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results
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